Chief Lynn Malerba Appointed as Treasurer of the United States
Chief Lynn Malerba will become the first Native American to serve as Treasurer of the United States and will lead the newly established Office...
Let’s Talk About the Current State of the Silver Dollar Market
In this episode of the CoinWeek Live Stream on YouTube, noted coin expert Russ Augustin (AU Capital Management/RARCOA) joins Charles Morgan to discuss the...
How Were Roman Serrate Coins Made and Why?
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
An interesting group of Roman Republican coins, serrati (saw-edged) denarii have proved to be an enigma for numismatists for...
114 Years Ago Today: ANA Co-Founder Dr. George F. Heath Passed Away
By Charles Morgan and Hubert Walker for CoinWeek ....
114 years ago today, Dr. George Francis Heath died at his home in Monroe, Michigan. He...
Sassanian Silver Drachms
By Michael T. Shutterly for CoinWeek .....
Ardashir V, King of Persis, defeated Artabanus IV, the last Shahanshah (“King of Kings”) of Parthia, at the...
The Italian Coins of World War 2
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
Like many countries in the aftermath of World War One, Italy was riven by internal divisions.
At the start of...
Yale University Opens Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics
On May 13, the Yale University Art Gallery opened the new Bela Lyon Pratt Gallery of Numismatics. The first-floor gallery has been specially designed...
“Gross” Medieval European Coins
By Michael T. Shutterly for CoinWeek .....
From the end of the eighth century into the 13th, European coinage consisted primarily of small silver coins...
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series: Julian the Apostate
By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek .....
Apostate: (noun) a person who forsakes his religion, cause, party, etc.
REMEMBERED AS THE “Apostate” by his enemies, and the...
Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in the Month of June
By CoinWeek .....
Spring ends and summer begins in June. At the United States Mint, June has marked both beginnings and endings. Key personnel arrive and...
Helmets on Ancient Greek Coins
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek .....
In this article, I want to cover some of the ancient Greek helmets that can be found on ancient...
The Aes Grave Bronze Coin During the Roman Republic
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
It is said that when Greece was building grand temples of white marble, the Romans were living in mud...
Coin Board News Number 63 – For Collectors of Antique Coin Boards
Antique Coin Boards with David W. Lange - www.coincollectingboards.com .....
For Collectors of Antique Coin Boards
Number 63 — Summer 2022
STRIKE UP THE BAND
It’s September 24, 1936—opening...
CoinWeek Podcast #166: Beyond Greece and Rome
The CoinWeek Podcast is brought to you by PCGS. Check out PCGS’ new grading specials and take advantage of an exclusive offer to get...
Q. David Bowers: Amon G. Carter, Sr. and Amon G. Carter, Jr.
By Q. David Bowers - Co-Founder, Stack's Bowers .....
Amon Carter, Sr.
Born on December 11, 1879, Amon Gamaliel Carter, Sr., was a Texas oilman in...
The Last Coins of Nicholas II
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
Late on the night of July 16, 1918, the "Emperor of All the Russias", his wife, his five children,...
The Coins of Ancient Rhodes
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
Situated on an important trade route between the Greek mainland and Ionian colonies in Turkey, the island of Rhodes...
Jewish-American Hall of Fame Offers Medal Honoring Ukrainian President Zelensky
100% of the profits will be contributed to help Ukrainians in their homeland and as refugees
The non-profit Jewish-American Hall of Fame has commissioned Jim...
Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in the Month of May
By CoinWeek .....
Summer gets underway in May and for some Americans, this is a period of rest and relaxation. Not so for the United States...
Watch: Paper Money Stashed Away Since the 1960s
In this episode of the CoinWeek Live Stream, Editor Charles Morgan shows off nearly 50 notes from a recently discovered hoard of paper money...
The Coin Analyst: US Mint Official Discusses Recent Sellouts, Enrollments, and Increased Demand
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....
Almost every year, the United States Mint releases certain products that sell out quickly, especially if they have...
Mythology and Ancient Coins
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek .....
The mythology of ancient Greece and Rome is vast, and many volumes have been written on it over the...
The East India Company and Its Coins
The East India Company's classic coins included Gold Mohur, Silver Rupiya, Pagoda, Anna, Fanams and Cash
Four centuries ago ships set sail in search of...
The Evolution of the Design of the Hapsburg Spanish 8 Real
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
First struck in 1497, the Spanish 8 Real quickly rose to prominence and became emblematic of a truly global...
CoinWeek Ancient Coin Series: The Family of Constantine the Great
By Mike Markowitz for CoinWeek .....
Constantine’s family was large and complex. Both he and his father had sired children with two different women, thus...
Numismatic Crime – Help Find and Identify Coin Theft Suspects
By Doug Davis - Founder & President, Numismatic Crime Information Center (NCIC) ......
Pawn Shop Robbery - Owner Severely Beaten
The owner of a pawn shop...
A Brief Exploration of Patriotic Civil War Tokens
By Tyler Rossi for CoinWeek .....
One common social impact of warfare is the general breakdown of confidence in a nation’s economic system. While seen...
Ancient Coins of the Kingdom of Sophene
By Steve Benner for CoinWeek .....
The Kingdom of Sophene is another one of those ancient countries that has not received very much attention from...
The Coin Analyst: Collecting Modern Ukrainian Coins
By Louis Golino, special to CoinWeek .....
Until the Russian Invasion of Ukraine that began on February 24, Ukrainian coins were most widely collected in...
Big Things Happened at the United States Mint in the Month of April
By CoinWeek .....
Big things are always happening at the United States Mint, but the month of April sees the beginning and end of some very...